The FDA warned in June that many spray sunscreens contain flammable ingredients, such as alcohol. The FDA has several reports of people wearing sunscreen who suffered burns when they were sparked by lighting a cigarette, or being too close to a grill or citronella candle.

The products that were reported in these incidents, by Banana Boat, have been voluntarily recalled, so they should not be in your local store. But next time you reach in your cabinet for sunscreen look twice: The flammable sunscreen could still be there.

Can Sunscreens Be Eco-Friendly?

The answer is yes. Both the EPA and eco-friendly experts, such as the Environmental Working Group, recommend consumers look for a sunscreen with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and avobenzone. This means these sunscreens are mineral- based and are not absorbed into the body.

The Environmental Working Group says to not use products with oxybenzone. JustLiveGreener explains that oxybenzone is a synthetic estrogen that contaminates the body and rubs off in the water. Once it is in the water, it can also affect the aquatic life.

A National Geographic study found that 4,000-6,000 metric tons of sunscreen end up in the world’s oceans. The article says 10 percent of coral reefs are threatened by sunscreen-induced bleaching.

If you use a facial product with retinol, which is popularly marketed as an anti- aging ingredient, then stay out of the sun. Retinol might increase your vulnerability to skin cancer, according to the Environmental Working Group.